Owner's Agent/Representative - Vertical Infrastructure (DC Area)
Why Join Us?
Our client, a respected leader in infrastructure engineering, is seeking a highly motivated and energetic self-starter to join their team in either Alexandria, VA, or Calverton, MD. As an Owner's Agent/Representative, you will play a pivotal role in supporting a utility client with specialized focus on vertical infrastructure projects, such as treatment plants, pump stations, and reservoirs. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive project success and contribute to critical infrastructure projects in the DC area.
About Us:
Our client is a globally recognized consultancy with over 50 years of experience providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, and environmental consulting services. With a broad spectrum of expertise, the company is dedicated to tackling complex, high-stakes projects that are crucial to modernizing infrastructure and supporting a low-carbon economy.
What Will You Contribute?
In your role as the Owner's Agent/Representative, you will:
- Represent the client's interests throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring goals, budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements are met.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the client and project partners, including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Facilitate project delivery by evaluating and recommending the most effective delivery methods, including collaborative delivery and alternative contracting methods.
- Lead the development of procurement strategies, contract language, and provide oversight for project negotiations and delivery.
- Drive optimization and acceleration of project delivery through best practices and collaborative methods like Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
- Engage with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) stakeholders to integrate their input throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support the development of project definitions, contract review, procurement, and oversee program delivery for major infrastructure projects.
- Help identify and implement solutions to accelerate procurement and construction, including bundling projects into larger packages.
- Guide quality management, permitting processes, and dispute resolution to ensure seamless project execution.
- Prepare risk registers, ensure compliance with permitting requirements, and lead workshops on the collaborative delivery process.
What Will You Bring?
- A B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 10+ years of progressive technical design experience, preferably within consulting, with expertise in pump station and reservoir design.
- Proven experience with alternative delivery methods, including Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
- Strong presentation, public speaking, and persuasive communication skills.
- Local or national recognition as an industry leader, with involvement in organizations like the Water Environment Federation (WEF) or American Water Works Association (AWWA) being a plus.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE within six months of hire.
- A collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible work schedules, health/dental coverage, and retirement savings with employer match.
- Paid time off, plus two floating holidays and paid parental leave.
- Stock purchase options and an inclusive culture with various Employee Resource Groups.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
- A supportive environment where employee well-being is prioritized through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity and have the experience to make a significant impact, apply today! Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
